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Cross of Calvary Lutheran Church
1103 W. Chestnut Ave. Olivia, MN
320-523-1574
crossofcalvary.net
June 7-June 14
All Worship services will continue to be broadcast on the
website and Facebook – thru end of June.
Sunday 6-7 Worship - online
Monday 6-8
Tuesday 6-9 Financial Peace University 8:30 PM
Wednesday 6-10 Theology on Tap at 8:00 PM
Thursday 6-11
Friday 6-12 Office Closed
Saturday 6-13 Worship - online
Sunday 6-14 Worship - online
Thank you to Bernie Johnson: He has donated a new weed trimmer for Cross of Calvary property. Women’s Bible Study is coming. Watch for book orders and let me know if you are interested in meeting in person in small groups or not. We are unsure what this will look like at this point, but plan to start June 18. Looking for a God sighting, where God has been at work in your life! Pastor Matt is looking for persons that have felt God’s presence in their life. It could be when you are walking, listening to music, etc. He would like you to video your experience and send a short video to him to share at Sunday services. (It can anonymous or you can appear in the video) RENVILLE COUNTY FOOD SHELF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Renville County Food shelf is looking for 2 volunteers each Monday morning at 8:40 AM to help organized food and/or unload food trucks. If you would be interested, please contact Sister Sarah for more information. Thank you! [email protected] or 320-579-0838 Maintenance Supply trailer needed at church We are in need of a small trailer to use at the church for grass clippings, compost and branches. We would like to empty at the city compost site. About a 4’ x 6 ‘trailer would work. If possible we could rent, borrow or purchase. Please let the office know if you have suggestions. 320-523-1574 or [email protected] Reminder: July is Cross of Calvary turn for Meals on Wheels.
Offering
A huge Thank You for giving so generously!
During this time of uncertainty giving is even more important. We are asking our members to consider
giving their offering through our website.crossofcalvary.net Online giving is fast, safe, and secure.
GIVING ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS
at Cross of Calvary
Giving online is easy and allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions and view your complete
online giving history from anywhere you have access to the Internet.
Simply follow these easy steps:
1) Visit the church website at crossofcalvary.net
2) Click on the GIVE button,
3) Click on HERE TO GIVE, then
4) Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your recurring
contributions.
If you receive the unplanned Stimulus Check, and you can share all
or part with others, we encourage you to prayerfully consider giving an
extra gift to Cross of Calvary.
Thank you for your generosity.
Cross of Calvary Youth
DAY CAMP information is still in limbo. We will hear from Green Lake on June 4 what they plan for
July programming. Until then, we have decided to continue with Day Camp dates July 6-9 (Monday -
Thursday). We will keep you posted, but for everyone’s safety, most likely we will be online. Put those
dates on your calendar and we will let you know what fun and exciting plans we will be sending for your
faith growing opportunities!!!
Senior high youth - We will begin a study on Ephesians over the summer. Let me know if I should
order a book for you. Plan to start Wednesday, June 17.
Junior high youth - I will send out a talk sheet on different topics each week for you to learn and grow
from God’s Word. It will come in a text. If you are doing them at home and want to zoom or just
FaceTime, please text me at 320-579-0406.
Youth and Adults - If you are looking for something devotional, short and sweet, check out this one!!!
It is refreshing and current. It includes an opening, scripture, message, prayer and benediction and you
could read the whole thing in about 1-2 minutes. When you subscribe, it is emailed to you every
morning. I love it. https://d365.org. It’s a joint effort by the Presbyterian Church and a few other
denominations.
Senior Parents- This is a time of grief and loss for all the memories your child won’t be making. It is not
how you pictured your child’s Graduation to look. Here is a resource including some ideas to help you
make Graduation special, even though we are distancing. Check it out.
https://swmnelca.org/2020/04/21/graduation-milestone-moment/?fbclid=IwAR3TKsRzRquJ-
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Boundless: God beyond measure is the theme for the National Youth gathering in 2021, June 29-July 3 in Minneapolis. It is based on Ephesians 3:19 CEV.If you are now in grades 8-11, you will be eligible to attend this event. Please sign up on the drinking fountain board/youth board if you are interested. Put the dates on your calendar and start raising money. Check this link to get a preview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghdWHO5Ajkw&t=8s
Prayer Request
Please take your bulletin home and pray for those listed.
Emergency/Pastoral Care: Please have a family member or friend notify
the church. You may also request hospital staff to call on your behalf.
Call day or night at 320- 523-1574. Never feel as though you are
bothering Pastor or the staff. We are here to serve as a comfort and as a
resource.
Carol Horrmann – family
Lyle Norris – Family
Kraig Christoffer – Kathy Aumer brother
Donna Greenwell
Sam Hennen –Betsy Hennen grandson
ALL persons working tirelessly to help with the Covid-19 pandemic
Phil Bahl – Nate Bahl father
Tim & Emily Merten family – Angela Cole
Kathy Brown – Family and Friends
Kathy Johnson – Scott Johnson
Lesley Sagedahl- Sagedahl Family
Briar Lippert – Friends & Family
Evelyn & Greg Rosenow – Teeny Kadelbach brother and sister –in-law
Camden Serbus– Taylor & Tanya Serbus’s son
Linda Cole – Nathan Cole’s mother
Military personal and their families
Mark Grasmon
Darwin – Sonia Grasmon’s brother
June 7, 2020
TRINITY SUNDAY
We have important work to do.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Matthew 28:16-20 Sending of the disciples Monday Genesis 1:1–2:4a God creates everything Tuesday 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Live in peace Wednesday Isaiah 40:27-31 The Lord gives strength Thursday 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Bringing people to God Friday Genesis 9:1-7 The covenant with Noah Saturday Psalm 8 Wonderful name of the Lord Sunday Matthew 9:35–10:23 The sending of the twelve
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK
You have given them [human beings] dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things
under their feet. Psalm 8:6 (NRSV)
PRAYERS AND BLESSING
A Prayer for the Week:
Almighty and living God, we thank you that you have given us dominion over all you have made. Help
us to care for creation and for all people through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mealtime Prayer:
Dear God, the works of your hands have placed all things under our feet. Help us remember and
always give thanks for the foods we eat. Amen.
A Blessing to Give:
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with
you. (2 Corinthians 13:13)
HYMN OF THE WEEK
God of the Sparrow
CARING CONVERSATIONS
Discuss in your home, small group, or use for personal reflections:
creation?
cared for someone or someone cared for you.
DEVOTIONS
Read: Genesis 1:1–2:4a.
The goodness of creation is described through the harmony of creation: there is a greater light (sun) in
balance with a lesser light (moon); earth, sea, and sky work together; the earth brings forth living
creatures of every kind; and, it is all good. God creates a world to enjoy and a world we are to care for
(1:27-30). God’s reign on earth will happen through human beings, the creatures to whom God has
uniquely given God’s image. The creation story gives us a dignity and an assignment to care for all
creation (see Psalm 8). We celebrate the Trinity this Sunday as a reminder of our relationship to God,
the one who created us in the image of God to go out and care for the world. In this same spirit, Jesus
sends out his followers to serve in the image of God and do the work of Christ in the world to recreate,
redeem, and sustain all that God made. Reflect on how God sends you out to care for the earth.
Pray: Dear Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, you made us to be creatures of dignity and
responsibility; bless us now to live as your chosen ones. Amen.
SERVICE
God gave us “every plant yielding seed”, “every tree with seed in its fruit”, and “every green plant for
food” (Genesis 1:29-30). Keeping soil healthy contributes to a living ecosystem and enables food
production. There are ways to restore nutrient-poor fields to their natural productive abilities. Visit a
local organic farm association or master gardener to learn about food conservation. How can you
support their efforts?
RITUALS AND TRADITIONS
This is Trinity Sunday. In the word Trinity, “tri” means “three” and “unity” means one. Draw a triangle
on a piece of paper. Write Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in each of the corners. Think or talk about what
each one means to you. In the center of the triangle draw a heart and write the word love. Pray: Dear
God, we praise you for your abundant love. Thank you for sending Jesus to teach us. Please help us to
open our hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit. Amen.